Denver marijuana shops warned of robbery plot

DENVER - Marijuana dispensaries around Denver are getting a warning from police.

Officers have received what they are calling "credible information" about a plan to rob marijuana couriers across the entire metro area.

All marijuana businesses have been told they should be on alert.

Details about the plot were not released.

Police are asking anyone who might have information about it to call Crime Stoppers.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or by using the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible for an award of up to $2,000.

The Metro Denver Crime Stoppers mobile app is immediately available as a free download on the App Store for Apple devices, on Google Play for Android devices and on the BlackBerry App World for select BlackBerry devices.